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Date posted: August 29, 2017

This technical bulletin concerns the transition between IAF MD18 and ISO/IEC 20000-6. UKAS ISO/IEC 17021-1 accredited Certification Bodies for IT Service Management Systems will be aware that our assessments have included the criteria documented in IAF MD18: Application of ISO/IEC 17021:2011 in the Service Management Sector (ISO/IEC 20000-1). More recently ...

Date posted: August 29, 2017

This bulletin applies to Management Systems Certification to ISO 13485 for Medical Devices in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1. IAF MD 8 & IAF MD 9 were re-issued on 9th June 2017 with an application date of 9th June 2018. This communication identifies the steps needed to implement these new mandatory ...

Date posted: August 29, 2017

All customers currently accredited against the CPA POCT Standards will now undergo a transition to UKAS accreditation against ISO 22870:2006 Point-of-care testing (POCT) – Requirements for quality and competence. This transition is running alongside the ISO 15189:2012 transition.  Download this guide to find out more.

Date posted: August 25, 2017

CBs should note that TS documents are Technical Specifications and not direct requirement documents, however the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has adopted these and they therefore hold the same status as IAF Mandatory Guidance i.e. CBs must pay due cognisance to them within their accredited activities. It should also be ...

Date posted: August 21, 2017

Accurate, reliable measurements are the cornerstone of industries and societies across the globe.  To ensure that measuring devices give accurate readings they should be properly calibrated as part of a robust quality control system.  The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) recommends using organisations accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for any calibration ...

Date posted: August 9, 2017

Following the publication of ISO 17034:2016, UKAS is now launching its project to migrate the accreditation of Reference Material Producers (RMPs) from ISO Guide 34:2009 to ISO 17034:2016. This communication outlines UKAS’ approach to this migration and the timeframes involved.   Migration approach (Accredited bodies): UKAS will commence assessments to ...

Date posted: July 21, 2017

Regulation (EU) 910/2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market (the eIDAS Regulation) came into force on July 1st 2017. The Regulation requires Trust Service Providers (TSPs) to gain ‘qualified status’. This involves achieving certification from an accredited certification body through an approved scheme, ...

Date posted: June 16, 2017

Exova is one of the world’s leading laboratory-based testing groups, trusted by organisations to test and advise on the safety, quality and performance of their products and operations.  Headquartered in Edinburgh, Exova is a global organisation with offices in 33 countries, a workforce of around 4,200 people throughout Europe, the ...

Date posted: June 8, 2017

If you are considering applying for IQIPS accreditation, please take advantage of the wide range of pre-application support and resources that are available to you. This will ensure that your service is confident and prepared to continue the journey towards accreditation when you formally apply. Find out more

Date posted: June 7, 2017

ILAC has just published a new document: ILAC G27 - Guidance on measurements performed as part of an inspection process. This document is intended to provide guidance on measurements carried out as part of an inspection activity for both inspection bodies and the accreditation bodies assessing inspection bodies. The key ...